For Maine students, the sharpest tuition increases — of 4.2 percent — will be for those attending the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Read More
A 10-year-old boy who battled a brain tumor took a step toward his dream of one day becoming a firefighter by being named an honorary junior firefighter with the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department. Read More
Inspirational Reads
Best friends in Lee Academy’s Class of 1984, Elaine and Arthur Leplante got married last August and they’re going to Lee’s prom to make up for missing it 35 years ago. Read More
A year after testicular cancer diagnosis, UMaine baseball player is thankful he’s still on the field
Early detection proved critical for Caleb Kerbs, who after surgery didn’t require chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Read More
Emma Hargreaves, an Old Town High School senior, is one of two Maine students to be named presidential scholars. Read More
Mainers deserve the assurance of knowing that their privacy will be respected and protected by every big company they interact with online. Read More
Hernen Sardinas, who has played in all 47 games, leads America East in home runs and is third in slugging percentage. Read More
Residents of some Greater Bangor communities will soon have to be more careful about the types of things they throw in the recycling if they want to make the most of a new waste processing facility that’s expected to open in Hampden. Read More
Knowing we have no real world skills, a couple of years ago, we asked if there was something we (cops) could do to help out at the Travis Mills Foundation Veteran’s Retreat in Rome, Maine. Our schedules are erratic at best, so we inquired about a chore or… Read More
Every month, the Bangor Metro Obsessions: Food column features what we can’t get enough of. From restaurant dishes to drinks, cooking products to desserts, we love to share a wide variety of foods. Read More
In the midst of all the chaos, stillness can be found through mindfulness. And you can practice it anywhere. Read More
As it turns out, I feel as awkward as an adult as I did as a child. Read More
